Yoshitha Rajapaksa has been officially indicted by the Colombo High Court over allegations of money laundering involving over Rs. 59 million, in a case that … [Read more...]
Media Briefed on Prajashakthi Programme Ahead of National Launch
A special workshop was held yesterday (June 30) at the Presidential Secretariat to brief media heads on the upcoming “Prajashakthi” National Programme, a key … [Read more...]
Ex-Motor Traffic Chief Arrested in Bribery Investigation
Former Commissioner General of the Department of Motor Traffic, Nishantha Weerasinghe, has been arrested by the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery … [Read more...]
Harsha Illukpitiya Has Unconditionally Pleaded Guilty in Court
Controller General of Immigration and Emigration, Harsha Illukpitiya, has unconditionally pleaded guilty before the Supreme Court in a high-profile contempt … [Read more...]
Foreign Remittances Surge as Sri Lanka Sees Economic Boost
Sri Lanka has reported a significant increase in foreign remittances, with the Central Bank revealing a 17.9% rise in inflows for May 2025 compared to the same … [Read more...]
Renewables Power 72 Percent of Sri Lanka’s Electricity in June
Sri Lanka has hit a major clean energy milestone, with 72% of its electricity in June generated from renewable sources — the highest share since the 1990s, … [Read more...]
19 Convicted Including Two Former Ministers
In a sweeping anti-corruption drive, the Commission to investigate allegations of Bribery or Corruption of Sri Lanka has successfully secured convictions … [Read more...]
President’s Fund Grants Rs. 1 Million to Support Ishaq Beg
Veteran singer Ishaq Beg received a donation of Rs. 1 million from the President's Fund to support his ongoing medical treatment. The donation was personally … [Read more...]
426 Taken on Foreign Trips Under Ranil Sparks CID Probe
A total of 426 individuals have been taken on foreign trips under President Ranil Wickremesinghe’s administration since he assumed office. The CID has informed … [Read more...]
Sri Lanka Launches ‘Dream Destination’ Project to Modernise 100 Railway Stations
Sri Lanka has officially launched the “Dream Destination” project, a nationwide initiative to renovate and modernise 100 railway stations as part of a broader … [Read more...]
SLAF Joins Search for Missing Fishermen off Dondra and Kalutara
The Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF) has deployed a Bell 412 helicopter and a Y-12 aircraft to assist in an urgent search and rescue mission for fishermen missing … [Read more...]
Ex-Fisheries Harbour Chairman Upali Liyanage Arrested
Upali Liyanage, the former Chairman of the Ceylon Fisheries Harbour Corporation (CFHC), was arrested today (June 27) by the Commission to Investigate … [Read more...]
Indian Arrested at BIA with Kush Worth Over Rs 20 Million
An Indian national was arrested at Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA), Katunayake, for attempting to smuggle over Rs. 20 million worth of 'Kush' an … [Read more...]
Ex-SriLankan Airlines Chairman Nishantha Wickramasinghe Arrested
Nishantha Wickramasinghe, the former Chairman of SriLankan Airlines and Mihin Lanka, was arrested this morning (27) by officials from Sri Lanka's Commission to … [Read more...]
Sri Lanka’s Exports Rise 7.1 Percent in First Five Months of 2025
Sri Lanka’s export sector is showing strong momentum in 2025, with total earnings reaching US$ 6.93 billion in the first five months of the year marking a 7.14% … [Read more...]
Charge Sheet Filed Against Thilina Gamage Over Illegal Elephant Possession
The Judicial Service Commission has filed a charge sheet against Moratuwa Magistrate Thilina Gamage over allegations of illegally possessing a calf elephant—a … [Read more...]
Cabraal Case on Greek Bond Loss Set for October 10
A case linked to Sri Lanka’s controversial investment in Greek bonds during the 2012 financial crisis will be taken up at the Colombo High Court on October 10. … [Read more...]
Keheliya and Four Family Members Face 43 Corruption Charges
The Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC) has filed 43 indictments before the Colombo High Court against former Minister … [Read more...]
Sajin Vass Surrenders to Court
Former Member of Parliament Sajin Vass Gunawardena, known for his close ties to the Rajapaksa family, surrendered to court today following an arrest warrant … [Read more...]
UN Rights Chief Meets NPP Leaders
The United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights, Volker Turk, met with key leaders of the National People's Power (NPP) at the JVP headquarters in Colombo … [Read more...]